S 2585 · Passed Senate · 06-23-26
MAP for Broadband Funding Act
What does the MAP for Broadband Funding Act do?
S 2585 is a Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE). Directs the FCC, working with the NTIA, to keep the federal Broadband Funding Map up to date and to seek public input on improving it, and orders a GAO study of how well agencies maintain the map. The map tracks where federal broadband-deployment dollars go to prevent paying twice to wire the same area.
Did S 2585 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, S 2585 has passed the Senate.
Status: Passed Senate
Latest vote: Senate Passed by voice vote on June 18, 2026
Outlook: Likely
Key provisions
- What the Broadband Funding Map Does
- Federal map showing the location of each federally funded broadband project
- Meant to prevent redundant overbuilding with federal funds
- FCC Map Modernization
- FCC must collect agency data for the map on a timely basis
- Must open a notice of inquiry within 270 days on the map's functionality
- Must complete the inquiry within 120 days of starting it
- GAO Study
- GAO must report within 180 days on agency compliance and map management
- Reviews whether the FCC has authority to collect the needed data
Last updated July 6, 2026